Lian Li Vector V100 Build - Step by Step Guide

Christopher Flannigan June 5, 2025
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So you want to build a PC but you’re not sure where to start, well you’ve definitely come to the right place. Check out one of my full step by step PC build guides which assume no previous knowledge and are perfect for a first time PC builder. Already know what you’re doing then why not check out one of my shorter PC builds, ranging from high end using the latest parts to budget builds, there is something for everyone. On the channel you will also find reviews of the latest tech products, PC building how to guides, case reviews and thermal testing videos. Also over the summer you can expect the odd video of me out fishing on my boat. Please do not use the below email address to ask technical questions (these will not be answered). Please leave your questions in the comments section of the relevant video. This email address is for business inquiries only.

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A full step by step guide to building a PC in the Lian Li Vector 100. This guide assumes no previous knowledge and is perfect for a first time PC builder. Links to parts used in the build are below. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Preparing the Case 04:43 CPU Installation 05:17 CPU Cooler Bracket Installation 05:37 M.2 SSD Installation 05:57 RAM Installation 06:16 Motherboard Installation 07:57 Case Cable Installation 08:47 Power Supply Installation 09:57 CPU Cooler Installation 17:25 Graphics Card Installation 18:25 Cable Management 18:49 Complete Build Footage 19:36 Setting up the PC Parts used in the build (Amazon links are Affiliates Links) • Lian Li Vector 100 UK - COMING SOON US - https://amzn.to/3ZeHubO CA - https://amzn.to/3ZloN69 • ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI UK - https://amzn.to/4dHFz3M US - https://amzn.to/3ZVaYfU CA - https://amzn.to/4dKpOcc • AMD Ryzen 7 9700X UK - https://amzn.to/4dYZOuG US - https://amzn.to/3AYJc7F CA - https://amzn.to/4enoVHt • Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-C 360TL UK - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/360mm-lian-li-hydroshift-ii-lcd-c-360tl-ao-liquid-cpu-cooler-white-3x-argb-uni-fan-tl-21-lcd US - https://amzn.to/4dZXFjd CA - COMING SOON • Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-6000 32GB (2x16GB) AMD EXPO F5-6000J2836G16GX2-TR5NS UK - https://amzn.to/3ZfCh2i US - https://amzn.to/3VejcN5 CA - https://amzn.to/4kclsyB • Samsung 990 PRO 2TB UK - https://amzn.to/4aL78sR US - https://amzn.to/4aRSIa5 CA - https://amzn.to/48u72UE • Lian Li Edge Gold 1000 PSU UK - https://amzn.to/3FcRawJ US - https://amzn.to/4idBgQ4 CA - https://amzn.to/42aHyey • Gigabyte AERO RTX 5070 Ti UK - https://amzn.to/3XPzKwa US - https://amzn.to/44becxS CA - COMING SOON • HOTO Electric Screwdriver UK - https://amzn.to/48SzUWp US - https://amzn.to/3Uk6PPZ CA - https://amzn.to/47CL6pj • Maidesite Standing Desk T2 Pro Plus - https://amzn.to/43Pcv9f Affiliate links I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links. More photographs of the build can be seen at https://pcpartpicker.com/b/vZRv6h the Case Review at https://youtu.be/CKiuPn8hty0 and a time-lapse of the build can be seen at https://youtu.be/9rupy-ecol0 • What To Do after Building a PC - https://youtu.be/Jv3akIjzQ3s • AIO Software Setup Guide - https://youtu.be/C4j1x-azIYg?si=JXwDhQVantJv8K8R&t=547 • L-Connect 3 - https://lian-li.com/l-connect3/ • Motherboard Drivers - https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/ • Motherboard Overview - https://youtu.be/0lW05Ohs_RA • NVIDIA App - https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/software/nvidia-app/ • GIGABYTE Control Center - https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N507TAERO-OC-16GD/support#support-dl-utility Music I'm OK - Ava Low https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2PRbyBiwOI/ #pcbuild #lianli #gamingpc #buildcomputers #tutorial #beginnersguide #buildingpc #electronics #personalcomputer #budgetgamingpc #budgetpc

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